Calculate the data rate capacity for a 2400 baud signal where there are M=8 levels per symbol. a. 2400 bps b. 4800 bps c. 7200 bps d. 9600 bps

C. 7200 bps.

Explanation:

In networking, transmission lines or connectors and ports operates at a specific speed based on the port type and the cable or medium of transmission.

Baud rate is a concept in digital information technology that defines the rate of symbol per channel during transmission. The bit or data rate is the number of bits transfered in a link per second.

The relationship between baud rate and bit rate is;

Bit rate = baud rate x number of symbol bit level

To get the bit rate of a 2400 baud signal with symbol level = 8 = 2^3

Bit rate = 2400 x 3. = 7200 bps.